Two executives from a cannabis development company have been accused of violating state marijuana laws, Jackley announced on Tuesday. One person was indicted while the other was charged by complaint because he plans to plead guilty.

"Eric Matthew Hagen, 34, Sioux Falls, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to possess more than ten pounds of marijuana, class 3 felony, punishable by up to 10 years in the state penitentiary and/or $20,000 fine, one count of possession of more than ten pounds of marijuana, class 3 felony, punishable by up to 10 years and/or $20,000 and one count of attempted possession or more than ten pounds of marijuana, class 3 felony, punishable by up to 7.5 years in the state penitentiary and/or $15,000 fine," a press release from Jackley's office stated.

"In addition to the indictment, Jonathan Hunt, 43, Colorado, has been charged by complaint for conspiracy to possess marijuana charge in exchange for his cooperation and assistance to law enforcement. He is expected to plead to one count of conspiracy to possess more than one-half pound but less than one pound of marijuana, class 6 felony, punishable by up to 2 years in the state penitentiary and/or $4,000," the press release read. "Hunt is scheduled to enter a plea on August 15, 2016."

Hagen served as president and Hunt served as vice president of Monarch America, the firm that was helping the tribe with the operation. Jackley had repeatedly warned that non-Indians who engaged in marijuana activities could be prosecuted under state laws.

Amid threats from federal and state officials, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe burned all of its crops and indefinitely delayed plans to open a marijuana resort on the reservation that would have been open to all patrons.
The facility was supposed to open on December 31, 2015.